An action plan for ‘Rural Policy 3.0’

A roadmap for the implementation of a ‘New Rural Policy’ sets out the steps for rural development approaches to move beyond farm supports to also recognise the diversity of rural regions and the importance of connectivity to dynamic areas.

Proposed by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the roadmap makes the case for enhancing the competitive advantages of rural communities through integrated investments and appropriate local services, and by encouraging local participation and bottom-up development.